Project Grant R43DC022500
Award Date
3/21/25
Completion Date
3/20/26
Dollars Obligated
$313K
Awardee
Neural Ear Inc. (T4UXYKN1NSC7)
Federal Grant Program
93.173
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Ohio, USA
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